 Nakahira

 Shinji Hasuo

 The first trial of a man arrested for sexually assaulting two girls he met in an online game this June. During the police investigation, the defendant said that he thought they were in a relationship, but the details of the crime were revealed to be very hard to believe.

The Shocking Reality of the Defendant’s Crimes Against Two Girls

 Afro

 North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's successor is likely to be his daughter, Jue. However, the succession of power is not likely to be smooth. The Kim family has a history of bloody infighting. We will analyze the possible future conflict between the two daughters.

Tensions Rise in North Korea as Kim’s Sister and Daughter Emerge as Rival Heirs

 Nakahira Ryo

 A man was accused of sexually assaulting a woman by saying she was possessed by an evil spirit and calling it "exorcism. The victim's statement read out at the second trial revealed the details of his elaborate tactics.

It Can’t Be Purged Without Sex — The Vile Exorcism Scam That Turned Into Sexual Assault

 Takeo Shintai

 On September 25, strong men in hakama gathered in a quiet residential area in Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture. What was taking place was a "sake meeting for the succession of the chairman" of the Kodokai, the core organization of the Yamaguchigumi VI. We report the inside story with tense photos of the scene.

Inside the Succession Ceremony That Shook Japan’s Underworld

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 A man who runs a guesthouse in Okayama Prefecture was sentenced to 26 years in prison. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted 10 female guests by drugging them with sleeping pills. The man had consistently denied the charges since his arrest. The court was stunned by his shocking testimony.

Courtroom Gasps as Guesthouse Owner Blames Dark Shadow for Assaults

 Takeshi Kinugawa

 The LDP presidential election has revealed the Koizumi campaign's "stealth". How much will the loss of Shinjiro, who is leading the race and trying to "run away with the lead," affect the outcome of the election? ......

Shinjiro Koizumi’s New Trouble: Misleading Shine Muscat Story Spreads Online

 The third trial was held for a former judo school principal who was charged with 10 crimes, including indecent assault, for sexually assaulting nine students. In her statement, one of the mothers of the victims tearfully expressed her anger at the defendant.

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 1] Inside the Mind of the Accused: The Chilling Fetishes Revealed in Court

 Ryo Nakahira

 The third trial of a former judo school principal who was accused of 10 crimes, including indecent assault of nine students. In her statement of opinion, the mother of one of the victims expressed her anger toward the defendant, and what did the defendant say that infuriated the victim's family?

[Judo School Sexual Assault Trial – Part 2] Defendant’s Comments on Sex Offenders Spark Outrage Among Victims’ Families

 Three men were arrested for feeding their former colleagues food containing feces. This article reports in detail on what can only be described as an egregious crime.

Osaka Torture Case: Victim Forced to Eat Feces and Electrocuted by Coworkers in Shocking Abuse Incident

 On September 8, the Kawagoe branch of the Saitama District Court held the trial of a 48-year-old teacher who had voyeuristically photographed a female student at the elementary school where he worked. The defendant admitted the crime and apologized. However, the tactics used to commit the crime were sophisticated, and the defendant's twisted passion was poured into the crime.

Elementary School Teacher’s Twisted Obsession: Hidden Camera Crimes Branded Murder of the Soul

 Aflo

 An appeal trial was held for a former popular male idol in South Korea. The man allegedly sexually assaulted a group of drunken women. At the first trial, he was convicted for 3 years and 6 months. We would like to introduce the man's argument for extenuating circumstances at the appeals court.

Former Male Idol on Trial for Group Sexual Assault of Intoxicated Woman

 Takashi Hotta

 A look back at what this magazine reported 10, 20, and 30 years ago [Playback]. On September 15, 1995, Michio Watanabe, a politician widely known for his strong personality, passed away. What was the "persistence" that he kept burning until his death?

Playback &#8217;95] &#8220;I&#8217;m so disappointed&#8230;&#8221; &#8220;Michi&#8221; Michio Watanabe showed his &#8220;persistence to become prime minister&#8221; at the moment of his death.

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 Local leaders are always in the news. Okinawa Mayor Kosa Nanjo was found to be a "sexual harasser" by a third-party committee, and a no-confidence motion was passed with a majority of votes in favor. The two options are resignation or dissolution of the city council, but what is even more noteworthy is the fact that ......

Mayor Kosae Nanjo&#8217;s Sexual Harassment Recognition &#8220;Resignation Alone Will Not Be Enough&#8221;.

 There were big-name yakuza bosses who did everything for money and were willing to resort to violence. ...... In contrast to such yakuza, there were also big-name gang leaders who continued to pursue the "chivalrous way. Kikuji Minamide, a "chivalrous lawyer" who worked with them, recounts an anecdote.

A fatherly figure, an artistic side&#8230; &#8220;The realities of legendary bosses&#8221; as told by a &#8220;chivalrous lawyer&#8221; who fought against the Violence Against Chivalry Act.

 Shimizu Hiroya was charged with violation of the Narcotics Control Law and released on bail from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Tokyo Wangan Police Station, where he had been detained. His friend, actor Kenshin Endo, was also arrested. Behind the scenes, drug contamination is spreading in the entertainment industry. ......

Following the arrest of Hiroya Shimizu, Kenshin Endo was also arrested&#8230; Authorities are alarmed by the &#8220;explosive spread of marijuana,&#8221; which has increased eightfold compared to the previous year.

 Daisuke Iwasaki

 Takeshi Kinugawa (first photo)

 Candidates are now jockeying for the LDP presidential election to replace Prime Minister Ishiba. One of the candidates, Koizumi Shinjiro, is suspected of violating the rules. We will report on the details.

Political Maverick or Opportunist? The Real Story Behind Koizumi’s Leadership Push

 The defendant was charged with kidnapping a minor and non-consensual sexual intercourse for taking a high school girl around. The prosecutor asked the defendant a tough question when he regretted the crime but said he was serious about "dating" the girl. What did he say?

In Court Over Teen Girl Case, Defendant Gives Startling Reply When Asked About Having Unprotected Sex

 On September 9, the second trial was held for the defendant, who was charged with kidnapping a minor and having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old high school girl for four days. The defendant's questioning told the story of the defendant's "relationship" with the girl. ......

【High School Girl Trial – Part 1】41-Year-Old Defendant Says He Planned to Marry 15-Year-Old Girl

 After working as a money writer, financial planner, and market analyst for a securities company, Matsuoka became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Cashless Payments and the Book of Absolute Advantages. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Kenji Matsuoka

 Mr. Ta-chan has built a stock portfolio of more than 5 billion yen by using "value stock investment," which he originally established when he was a university student. He has succeeded in systematizing value stock investment, which is often summarized in one word, based on his practice. What is his "investment technique"?

A Doctor Facing Terminal Cancer Reveals How He Turned ¥500,000 into ¥5 Billion Through Value Stocks

 After working as a money writer and financial planner/market analyst for a securities company, he became independent in 1996. He writes articles on finance and asset management mainly for business and economic magazines. Author of "A Textbook for the First Year of Robo-Advisor Investing" and "Understanding with Rich Illustrations! The Book of Cashless Payments and the Book of Absolute Advantages. X (former Twitter)→@1847mattsuu

 Mr. Ta-chan has built a stock portfolio of over 5 billion yen through "value stock investment," which he established when he was a university student. His book, which he wrote for his daughters in junior high and high school, became a huge hit, selling more than 120,000 copies.

A Doctor with ¥5 Billion in Assets and a Terminal Diagnosis Writes a Hit Book Teaching His Daughter About Stocks

 Kim Jong-Un and his daughter Joo-ae visited China. According to South Korean authorities, Jue's hair, skin fragments, and even excrement were brought back to North Korea. Experts decipher Kim Jong-Un's intention in leaving no "trace" of Jooe and the implications for Japan.

How Kim Jong Un’s Past Traumas Shaped His Obsessive Protection of Daughter Ju Ae

 Mizuho Takagi

 This issue of "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry" explores how all kinds of sex industry came into being. In this report, Mizuho Takagi covers the roots of "dating sites. In its early days, "dating sites" were "no-meet" sites created solely for the purpose of making money.

From Fake Connections to Flesh-and-Blood Encounters — The Hidden History of Japan’s Early Dating Sites

 Hironori Jinno (Nonfiction writer)

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 Some huge spots weighing over 1,500 tons. ......

 The number of "kujimai," or the dismantling and disposal of graves, is increasing, and the number of "reburials," or the transfer of remains to a joint grave or an ossuary, is also on the rise. However, behind the scenes, there have been a number of cases across Japan where unwanted gravestones have been illegally dumped by unscrupulous companies....

When Even Graves Are Abandoned — The Disturbing Aftermath of Japan’s Declining Population

 Nonfiction writer Mizuho Takagi explores the origins of the sex industry in "Reporto: The Birth of the Sex Industry. With the spread of cell phones, "dating sites" spread rapidly. But this also means that the police will not leave them alone.

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